A letter sent to Governor Miller on behalf of the Tuskegee Institute by its president, Robert R. Moton. He applauds the orderly punishment of crime, but writes that he hopes the courts will be equally as just with African Americans. The...

Burge purchased the slave, woman named Mary Ann, for $400 on November 25, 1815. On the back of the receipt are three further transactions involving Mary Ann: first, she was transferred to John Butterworth on April 6, 1818; then she was sold to...

Butterworth purchased the slave, a thirteen- or fourteen-year-old young woman named Fanny, for $500 on April 6, 1818. On the back of the receipt are two further transactions involving Fanny: first, she was transferred to Green Wood on April 18, and...

In preparation for General Lafayette's visit to Alabama, the committee purchased several types of alcoholic beverages (including brandy, wine, and "Jamaica Spirrits"), cigars, and oranges. A note on the back confirms that payment was received.

In the address Smith comments on the recent election of Lincoln; describes the objectives and administration of the new Confederate government; gives a historical and religious defense of slavery; commends the new government's prohibition of the...

In the first letter, written April 11, 1917, Lee suggests that United States should build its army through volunteers first, and use conscription only to fill out the lower ranks: "Many a man will volunteer when he would feel disgraced to be...

In the letter Brown describes his company's subdued reaction to the news of V-E Day: "You see, we realize over here that the road to home from over here is still a long and hard one. There's a lot of fighting to be done yet, and we hope that the...

In the letter Harris alludes to local political tension ("difficulty between Major Henry Baker, and Mr J. W. Austill"). He does not give details about the matter, but he does offer a "positive declination" of the "conciliatory advice" offered by...

In the letter Patterson acknowledges receipt of money Craig sent, and he explains that he has mailed literature and a "Remember Little Rock" rubber stamp to two of Craig's acquaintances. A sample of the stamp is shown on the page.